Vladimir Putin will visit India for the BRICS Summit and bilateral talks with Narendra Modi. The trip also packs business diplomacy and side meetings that could shape BRICS coordination.

From its humble beginnings as BRIC to an influential coalition of 11 nations, BRICS today stands poised to reshape global economic dynamics. With nearly 40% of the world's GDP, the upcoming 2026 Summit in India will be a pivotal moment for emerging economies.

The 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of the expanded grouping for discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy and food security,

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. As global trade, oil, and energy supplies face disruption from conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia,

The two-day summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13 under India’s chairship, with Chinese President Xi Jinping among the leaders attending

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to be represented by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, while Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is listed among the expected participants.

New Delhi’s rail services will face major disruptions during the BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11–13 due to heightened security. Northern Railway has cancelled 26 trains, diverted several others and will regulate some services by up to 40 minutes.

According to the official notice to air missions (Notam), non-scheduled flight operations will not be permitted from 7am to 11 pm between September 11 and 13.

The joint declaration of the BRICS summit remains a major challenge for India, which is chairing the grouping this year. Sherpas from the 11 BRICS member countries are working to reach consensus on the declaration,